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Boracite and Vanadinite Physical Properties


Vanadinite and Boracite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle  
Brittle  

Solubility
Soluble  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
2.95-2.96  
6.8-7.1  

Fracture
Conchoidal  
Uneven, Conchoidal  

Cleavage
None  
None  

Mohs Hardness
7-7.5  
3-4  

Chemical Composition
Mg 3B 7O 13ClMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references  
C20H36  

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Boracite and Vanadinite Chemical Formula

While comparing Boracite and Vanadinite physical properties, the important data you should know is its chemical composition. Since chemical formula defines the molecular structure of the crystal, most of the physical properties like color, tenacity, solubility are governed by Boracite and Vanadinite chemical formula.

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Boracite and Vanadinite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Boracite and Vanadinite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Boracite and Vanadinite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Boracite is 6.8-7.1 whereas that of Vanadinite is 6.8-7.1.

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